Gomphrena

African Iris

About Gomphrena and African Iris

Gomphrena

African Iris

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America

Southern Africa

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Perennial

Number of Varieties

350

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-128-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

10-8

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm61.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Ethnobotanic

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Root

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

DIETES bicolor

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

African iris, Fortnight lily

In Hindi

Gomphrena

African Iris

In German

Gomphrena

Afrikanische Iris

In French

Gomphrena

African Iris

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Iris africano

In Greek

Gomphrena

Αφρικανική Iris

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

Iris africano

In Polish

Gomphrena

Afryki Iris

In Latin

Gomphrena

African Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asparagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Dietes

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

90300

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and African Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and African Iris? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and African Iris. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and African Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and African Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and African Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and African Iris

Season and care of Gomphrena and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Gomphrena and African Iris Physical Information

Gomphrena and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and African Iris are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Gomphrena and African Iris

Care of Gomphrena and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.